RN Hospital PRN Night

Job Title

STAFF NURSE - 0635

Reporting To

Nurse Manager; All Staff Nurses have a reporting relationship (direct or indirect) with the CNO.

Job Purpose

In this highly technical, fast‑paced, and challenging nursing position, you will work with multidisciplinary team members to provide our patients the best care. You will be at the heart of our patient‑centered care, valued for your compassion as you continually strive to improve the patient experience. With clear communication and dedication to building relationships that promote a collaborative environment, you will be accountable for your performance and empowered to take initiative for your professional growth – while being engaged and eager to build a winning team. As a Registered Nurse (RN) you will render highly professional and technical nursing care to assigned patients. You will provide direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation). You will direct and supervise other assigned team members and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide age/developmentally appropriate care in accordance with unit standards of care. You will support the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of the health system.

Job Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing (BSN preferred).

Current license to practice professional nursing in the state of Texas.

Current Basic Life Support Certification.

Additional certifications as required by department.

Minimum 12 months RN experience or completion of a Nurse Residency Program.

Knowledgeable about hospital policies, procedures and nursing care standards and utilizes these when providing nursing care.

Works with confidential material.

Job Responsibilities

Communicate clearly and openly.

Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment.

Be accountable for your performance.

Always look for ways to improve the patient experience.

Take initiative for your professional growth.

Be engaged and eager to build a winning team.

Adhere to general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.

Assume responsibility for the nursing components of the patient/family/significant other educational processes.

Communicate to the team, co‑workers, patients, and family members and evaluate understanding of informational material.

Create and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, self, co‑workers, and the facility.

Ensure complete, accurate, and timely written communication of patient information.

Provide a therapeutic environment through safe, accurate, and timely medication and IV administration.

Takes personal responsibility and initiative for performance and for professional growth and development.

Utilize the nursing process to ensure quality patient care is provided throughout the episode of care.

Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Factors: 20% standing stationary, 60% standing/moving about, 15% sitting, 2% climbing, 20% bending (stooping/crouching), 2% kneeling, 1% crawling, 30% reaching, 90% handling, 90% talking, 0% driving, 15% smelling.

Hearing: 100% normal noise level, 0% occasional loud noise, 0% constant/very loud noise, 0% constant low level noise.

Hazardous Conditions: 5% respiratory irritants, 50% skin irritants, 50% allergic irritants, 50% wet work – hands, 1% wet work – feet, 0% operation of heavy equipment, 0% climbing of ladders, 0% working in high places, 50–75% use of electrical equipment, 25–50% use of sharp utensils, 80% exposure to blood and body fluids.

Carrying: 50% up to 10 lbs, 0% 100+ lbs.

Lifting: 45% up to 10 lbs, 0% 100+ lbs.

Push/Pull: 10% up to 10 lbs, 10% 100+ lbs.

Visual Demands: Vision essential or not essential (yes/no).

Environmental Demands: 100% indoor, 0% outdoor, 0% hot environment, 0% cold environment.

Other: 10% visual strain.

Age‑Specific Care Considerations

Vary based on specialty.

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